How Our Judgment
Waterfall Process Works

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A Structured, Multi-Phase Process Built for Better Execution

The FB Credit Services judgment waterfall process is a proven, disciplined workflow that transforms dormant or unverified data into accurate, actionable opportunities for execution. Designed specifically for high-volume judgment portfolios, our methodology improves precision, reduces noise, and prepares garnishment-ready results that support law firms, creditors, and debt buyers.

We manage the entire process so your team can take confident action without the burden of manual research or unreliable data.

Phase 1: Unverified Waterfall

The first pass through our waterfall includes a series of unverified data sources, each designed to broaden the pool of potential employer, bank, and asset leads.

During this stage, our goal is to gather every clue the market can provide. We aggregate results from multiple vendors and platforms to build a diverse set of potential leads.

Unverified results alone are not reliable enough for execution, but they serve as the raw material for deeper analysis.

Phase 2: Quality Filtering and Analysis

Once unverified results are gathered, our team runs them through a structured filtering process. We analyze the credibility, consistency, and data patterns associated with each potential lead.

This phase includes:

  • Cross-referencing vendor results

  • Eliminating leads that are clearly outdated or inconsistent

  • Identifying the most promising employer and bank information

The objective is to reduce noise and focus on leads most likely to be productive in the verification stage.

Phase 3: Verified Waterfall

Precision Through Multi-Vendor Confirmation

This is where the process becomes highly refined. Each potential lead is examined through a series of verified data sources to confirm accuracy.

We examine:

  • Employer verification

  • Bank and wage garnishment eligibility

  • Address confirmation

  • Service point and registered agent information

Only information that survives this phase moves forward. This ensures that what your team receives is not just possible data, but verified, actionable opportunity.

Phase 4: Jurisdictional and Eligibility Review

Even verified data must meet legal and jurisdictional requirements. Before we provide any opportunity to a client, our team reviews:

  • State-specific garnishment rules

  • Registered agent requirements

  • Jurisdictional considerations

  • Any remaining restrictions or barriers

This step ensures that your team receives opportunities that are ready for execution, not just leads that require additional research.

Phase 5: Final Preparation and Delivery

Once all verification and quality checks are complete, we prepare the final garnishment-ready package.

This may include:

  • Employer and bank information

  • Verified addresses

  • Registered agent details

  • Execution notes and recommendations

We deliver this information directly into your existing workflow or print queue, helping your team issue garnishments quickly and efficiently.

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The Foundation:
Clean Data and Judgment Validation

Every engagement begins with a careful review of your judgment inventory. We validate each file to confirm that it is eligible for execution and meets basic legal and operational requirements.

This includes:

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Confirming the judgment is valid and in statute

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Identifying potential restrictions, such as child support or bankruptcy

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Verifying the accuracy and completeness of initial record information

This foundational step eliminates non-viable accounts early, ensuring that every judgment we advance through the waterfall has real potential for recovery.

Why Our Waterfall Process Works

Our methodology is built on years of experience inside high-volume legal and creditor operations. It is specifically engineered to:

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Improve hit rates across all data phases

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Reduce wasted time on non-actionable information

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Provide predictable, repeatable results

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Support large-scale judgment portfolios

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Enhance internal operational efficiency

Most importantly, the waterfall produces information you can trust.

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Comparison: Waterfall vs. Per-Hit Vendors

Per-hit vendors deliver raw data without context or confirmation. This creates additional research work, inconsistent results, and often low-value information.

Our waterfall process provides:

  • Verified employer and bank hits

  • Multi-phase confirmation

  • Clear execution-ready output

  • Reduced noise and improved accuracy

Instead of overwhelming your team with massive lists of unverified leads, we deliver a streamlined set of high-confidence opportunities.

Your Partner in
Judgment Execution

FB Credit Services is built to support the operations of law firms, creditors, and debt buyers. Our process integrates cleanly into your workflow, allowing your team to focus on legal execution while we manage data, verification, and preparation.

This partnership-driven approach helps your organization:

  • Retain judgment portfolios longer

  • Improve execution success

  • Reduce operational burden

  • Build consistent, repeatable recovery strategies

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Frequently Asked Questions

This section provides clarity on how our judgment waterfall process works and how it supports effective execution.

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Is your waterfall process automated?

We use a combination of automated tools and manual review to ensure both speed and accuracy. Automation alone cannot deliver verified, actionable results.

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How many phases are in your waterfall?

While our process evolves with new data sources, it typically includes nine to ten structured phases.

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What industries benefit most from the waterfall?

Law firms, creditors, debt buyers, and subrogation departments benefit significantly from structured judgment execution support.

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Do you guarantee recovery?

No. We provide verified, actionable opportunities, but all legal execution is performed by licensed counsel.

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